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Homemade Vegetable Soup
4.7 from 264 votes

Homemade Vegetable Soup

Homemade Vegetable Soup features a medley of fresh and frozen vegetables simmered in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes, seasoned with bay leaves and dried herbs. The combination creates a hearty, flavorful broth and a variety of tender vegetables that make it a nourishing and warming soup option.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 172 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped, medium
  • 3 carrot chopped
  • 2 celery chopped, ribs
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeds removed and chopped
  • 1 zucchini chopped, medium
  • 6 Yukon Gold potato chopped (about 2 cups
  • 3 (14.5 oz) vegetable broth quantity unspecified cans
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes (can use fire roasted tomatoes)
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups green beans frozen
  • 1 cup corn frozen
  • 1 cup peas frozen

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add in the garlic, red pepper, zucchini, and potatoes. Cook for 3 minutes.
  2. Add the vegetable broth, tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
  3. Stir in the green beans, corn, and peas and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked through.
  4. Remove the bay leaves and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Adding a splash of red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or fresh lemon juice brightens the flavor.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs or grated parmesan cheese to enhance the soup’s taste.

Nutrition Information

Calories 172kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 266mg (11%) Potassium 854mg (18%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 3787IU (76%) Vitamin C 58mg (64%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172

% Daily Value*

Calories 172kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 266mg 11%
Potassium 854mg 18%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 3787IU 76%
Vitamin C 58mg 64%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.